Principal Health & Safety Officer

Principal Health & Safety Officer

Full-Time 47181 - 50269 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide health and safety advice, conduct inspections, and develop policies for the Council.
  • Company: Join Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, a respected team in health and safety.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and paid professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Agile working environment with excellent career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in health and safety while advancing your career.
  • Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, with health and safety experience preferred.

The predicted salary is between 47181 - 50269 £ per year.

Location: Dudley, UK

Salary: 47,181 - 50,269 per year

Employment: Flexible

Category: Health And Safety

Posted: 2026-07-28

Employer: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Job Introduction

Joining a respected team of health and safety professionals, you will provide a comprehensive and valued health and safety advisory service for the Council. You will also provide practical advice for managers, carry out inspections and audits, run training courses, investigate accidents and assist with the development of health and safety policies and procedures and guidance.

With a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (or equivalent level 6 qualification) or higher, you will have previous health and safety experience preferably in a multi-disciplinary organisation or similar environment and have excellent communication skills. Experience of construction, maintenance, facilities management and housing environments is of particular interest.

We can offer you an excellent professional environment and development to assist your career. This is an agile working role meaning that you will have a base at one of our office locations within Dudley Borough but will also have the ability to spend part of your week operating from your home base.

Join us and you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working and paid development opportunities. You must be willing to undergo a DBS check, possess a valid driving licence and have access to your own transport.

Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata) or Onsite full time.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

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Contact Details:

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Health & Safety Officer

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
Health and Safety Advisory Skills
Accident Investigation
Policy Development
Training Course Delivery
Inspections and Audits
Communication Skills